Apple LL2507 manual Connecting to a Printer

Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:

•Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options.

•Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle.

•Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock.

As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your command center for most settings on your PowerBook. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the specific preference pane you want to change.

Connecting to a Printer

To use a printer with your PowerBook, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a USB cable; others are accessed via a network connection, such as Ethernet. For more information about your USB ports, see “Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on page 32. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see “Ethernet (10/100/ 1000Base-T)” on page 39 and “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access” on page 38.

After connecting and setting up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use. If you’re connecting to a printer via a network, you may need to know the network name or address of the printer to select it. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly.

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